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Following a resounding 10-1 triumph in Game 3, the Milwaukee Brewers find themselves on the brink of securing their first-ever World Series crown.
It may not come as a shock that the team with the best regular-season record is poised to win it all, but the manner in which they have achieved this success has been remarkable.
That 10-1 scoreline in Game 3 also mirrors their postseason record exactly.
Milwaukee has gone 10-1 this postseason, with their only defeat coming against the Padres in San Diego.
If they win Game 4, the Brewers would equal the 1998 Yankees and 2005 White Sox for the best postseason record since the division series was introduced in 1995.
Here are the key takeaways for each team from the Brewers' blowout victory in Game 3.
Brewers Set Postseason Record with Explosive Fifth Inning
Sometimes a big inning is sparked by a single play that isn't made. That was the case in the fifth when Junior Caminero opted to throw to second for a force out on Christian Yelich instead of William Contreras. A Brewers challenge overturned the out call, granting Contreras a single and opening the floodgates.
The next six Milwaukee batters all collected hits, transforming a tight 2-0 game into a 10-0 rout. According to OptaSTATS, this marked the first time in postseason history that a team recorded seven consecutive hits in a game.
The surge began when Taylor Walls couldn't handle a scorching smash from Brice Turang (106 MPH exit velocity). The Brewers continued to hit the ball hard throughout the inning, with their final six hits of the frame registering exit velocities of at least 94.6 MPH.
That was more than enough run support for Robert Gasser, who has stepped up for Milwaukee this postseason. After being a question mark in the rotation at various points during the season, the left-hander delivered 15 innings of one-run ball across three starts. He became the first Brewers starter to complete six innings this postseason, likely due to a longer leash afforded by the lopsided score.
2026 World Series Slipping Away from the Rays
On paper, this was supposed to be a compelling World Series matchup. The Brewers and Rays boasted the best records in their respective leagues. However, it's looking like every other series Milwaukee has been in: a lopsided domination where they've been clearly the superior team.
Nearly every big moment in the series has gone the Brewers' way through the first three games. Some of that has been creating their own luck, whether by executing a pitch, making a defensive play, or putting together a quality at-bat in a key situation. And it hasn't been just about getting the right guy to the plate or on the mound—it's been contributions up and down their roster.
The Rays are in a tough spot going into Game 4. They blew a 4-0 lead with their ace on the mound, and Freddy Peralta, who had been outright dominant in Tampa Bay, was beaten. They're searching for answers after their best chances of getting back into the series have failed. They need to win four consecutive games to win the World Series. In a best-of-seven series, that has only happened once: the 2004 American League Championship Series. The Rays will need to repeat "Four Days in October," which is easier said than done against this Brewers team.
Michael McDermott has covered MLB since the 2016 season. He previously covered the Arizona Diamondbacks for On SI and the Arizona Fall League as credentialed media during the 2022-2025 seasons. Past stops include AZ Snake Pit, Burn City Sports, and FanSided. Follow michaelmcd8393.